A growing library of the omega-3 research we're following — summarized and categorized so you can find what matters to you.
In a mouse model of kidney injury, omega-3 fatty acids reduced fibrosis and inflammation by boosting AMPK-driven cellular cleanup (autophagy).
A research review finds that different fatty acids affect breast cancer subtypes in distinct ways, but current evidence isn't yet strong enough to guide personalized nutrition.
DHA reduced ACE2 protein levels in animal and human cell studies and blocked SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus entry into cells, though human blood ACE2 levels were unchanged with supplementation.
This review describes how enzymes that build pro-resolving lipid mediators from omega-3 fatty acids could be targeted to support the body's natural inflammation-resolution process.
A review of existing research found mixed results on omega-3 and omega-6 fats for inflammatory skin conditions, with combined GLA and omega-3 supplementation showing the most potential.
In human liver and intestinal cell models, EPA and DHA altered gene activity in ways that reduced bile acid buildup and toxicity.